Willis Towers Watson
In 1828 Henry Willis began his career as a merchant selling imported goods on commission in the UK at the Baltic Exchange in London. Willis applied for membership of Lloyd’s in 1848, where he started to broker insurance for the cargoes of commodities he sold on commission. As his enterprise grew, he became involved in the hull business, establishing himself in marine insurance and founding Henry Willis & Company. Today WTW, created by the merger of Willis and Towers Watson in 2016, aims to provide data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk and capital to help make organization more resilient, motivate workforces, and maximize performance.
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Aon pulls out of Willis talks
It was confirmed that the two brokers were in discussions but Aon has now stated it does not intend move forward with a potential deal.
Aon confirms deal talks with Willis Towers Watson
The businesses emphasised that the talks were in a preliminary stage.
Aon considers bid for Willis - report
Reports suggest the two brokers have held preliminary talks about a potential deal.
Profits up at Willis Towers Watson for 2018
Broker achieves organic revenue growth.
#Insagepeople: 14 - 18 January 2019
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#Insagepeople: 19 - 23 November 2018
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#Insagepeople: 12 - 16 November 2018
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Richard King-founded Ticker teams up with Willis Towers Watson
Telematics provider Ticker, which is backed by former England footballer, Gary Lineker, and ex-Dragons's Den star Theo Paphitis will use the Radar product.
Broker Expo: Clients focused on price and cover
Panel session argues that broker remuneration is not high on the agenda for clients.
#Insagepeople: 29 October - 2 November 2018
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Car insurance premiums see first rise in a year
But prices are still on average 9% lower than a year ago.
Dive In 2018 launches
Festival for diversity and inclusion is to take place on 25 to 27 September and focus on time and action.
Fifty firms sign new inclusion pledge
Biba, Lloyd's and Zurich among businesses signing pledge addressing potential discrimination.
Car insurance premiums fall for third quarter in a row
Research reveals prices now lower than a year ago.
#Insagepeople: 5 - 11 February 2018
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Car insurance premiums rose 8% in 2017
Research finds that premiums actually fell in final quarter of the year.
#Insagepeople: 08 - 14 January 2018
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Ogden hope sees car premiums fall
Comprehensive car insurance prices have dropped 1.1%, the largest quarterly reduction seen in more than three years.
#insagepeople 9 - 15 October 2017
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Dive In: 71% of insurance workers want culture change
Survey reveals insurance staff believe culture within firms needs to change as diversity festival Dive In kicks off.
#insagepeople: 18 - 24 September 2017
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InsurTech Futures: First blockchain platform for marine insurance launched
EY and Guardtime team up with Willis Towers Watson, MS Amlin, XL Catlin, A.P. Møller-Maersk, ACORD and Microsoft on new platform.
Diversity festival Dive In 2017 opens for registration
Delegates can now get tickets for the third Dive In festival for diversity and inclusion.
#insagepeople 10 - 16 July 2017
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